2011 Map of Lemay Island

About this map

Grouse Creek Sinks define the hydrology of this arid landscape in the Great Salt Lake Desert, where seasonal water flow from Grouse Creek terminates in the basin. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the stark geography of northwestern Utah, highlighting isolated topographical features like Lemay Island and Crater Island that emerge from the surrounding flats. The northern reaches are bounded by the Little Pigeon Mountains, while the southeastern corner is shaped by the rugged foothills of the Silver Island Mountains. This map is particularly useful for understanding the drainage patterns of the region, specifically how Miry Wash and other intermittent watercourses navigate the high-desert terrain before reaching the terminal sinks. It documents a remote area where ancient lake beds and mountain outcrops meet, providing a clear record of the basin's physical features at the start of the decade.